<< There's my shot across the bow of those who trumpet
Ellroy as an
"important writer" in noir fiction. I would agree with that
assessment, by the way, but only if I were allowed to add a
"self-" in front of that phrase. Let the return volleys
begin!;) >>

I wouldn't bother to dispute anyone's informed opinion on the
man or his work, they are after all, informed opinions. My
only comment was that it was foolishness not to even consider
reading him because somebody else has grown tired of him.
I've grown tired of many of my former must read authors. By
some odd coincidence, most of them write about Florida.
Fortunately, there's no shortage of good work out
there.

John Lau

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